Is Fracking in Florida's Future?

www.news-press.com - October 8, 2012 - Mary Wozniak

Fracking for oil possibly in Florida's future: Watch Century Oil owner, Ed Pollister speak about the possibility of fracking for oil in Florida. (Video by Andrew West/news-press.com)

South Florida may be ripe for fracking.

The controversial process of drilling for oil and natural gas is pumping billions into government coffers, residents’ pockets and energy company bank accounts across the country, creating thousands of jobs, reducing reliance on foreign energy — and causing environmental concerns...

Pollister said he’s discussed his desire to frack with officials from the state Department of Environmental Protection. “At some point if I don’t do it, somebody else will,” he said.

Alico Inc. also could have a future in fracking. The company discovered as much as 94 tons of possible fracking sand in Hendry County...

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